Geography
Differentiate between Bays and Gulfs.
Water Bodies
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Differences between Bays and Gulfs:
| Bays | Gulfs |
|---|---|
| Sea water enclosed by land on three sides leaving a wide mouth is called a bay. | Gulf is a water body that enters deep inside the land and covers a large area. |
| Example- the Bay of Bengal and the Bay of Biscay | Example- Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Bothnia, Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Kutch |
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